Nitrate in freshwater, toxicant default guideline values for protecting aquatic ecosystems

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Australian and New Zealand governments, and Australian state and territory governments, 2025

The technical brief, data table and assessment worksheet comprise the package of information associated with the derivation of the DGVs for Nitrate in freshwater.

The DGVs and guidance in this package should be used in accordance with the detailed guidance provided in the Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Water Quality.

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Nitrate in freshwater, Toxicant default guideline values for protecting aquatic ecosystems, responses to public comments (PDF 333 KB)
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Nitrate in freshwater, Toxicant default guideline values for protecting aquatic ecosystems, data table (XLSX 136 KB)
Nitrate in freshwater, Toxicant default guideline values for protecting aquatic ecosystems, quality assessment worksheet (XLSX 276 KB)

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